Use This “Less Common” Academic IELTS Vocabulary - IELTS Energy Podcast 1313

The video tutorial focuses on improving writing scores for the IELTS exam by enhancing vocabulary. It introduces the importance of using high-level vocabulary and provides specific phrases for Task One and Task Two essays. The tutorial also discusses the use of templates for structuring essays and offers insights into less common vocabulary that can boost scores. Additionally, it highlights the availability of further resources and courses for comprehensive learning.

What is the main focus of this episode?

• Practicing speaking fluency

• Enhancing vocabulary for writing

• Understanding reading techniques

• Improving listening skills

Which of the following is NOT a type of essay mentioned for Task 1?

• Narrative essays

• Static essays

• Process essays

• Change over time essays

What is a synonym for 'plunge' as used in the context of describing trends?

• Rise

• Stabilize

• Dive

• Expand

What does the word 'swell' imply when describing numbers?

• Decrease slowly

• Remain constant

• Increase significantly

• Fluctuate randomly

What is the purpose of using a thesis statement template in Task 2 essays?

• To save time and ensure high-level vocabulary

• To avoid writing a conclusion

• To focus only on one side of an argument

• To include more examples

What does the word 'rationale' mean in the context of a thesis statement?

• A summary of the essay

• Reasons for an opinion

• A list of examples

• A conclusion

What does 'abundance' mean?

• A small amount

• A large quantity

• A rare occurrence

• A temporary state

How can the word 'recede' be used in an essay?

• To suggest fluctuation

• To describe an increase

• To indicate a decrease

• To show stability

Why is it important to use less common vocabulary in IELTS essays?

• To achieve a higher score

• To fill up the word count

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the examiner

What is the benefit of using the vocabulary taught in the course?

• It is easy to memorize

• It is only useful for speaking

• It helps in achieving a Band 9 score

• It is commonly used by all students